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Energy drinks may pose risk to public health

Energy drinks may pose risk to public health

Increased consumption of energy drinks may pose risk to public health, especially young people, according to researchers from the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe. Their research was published in the open access journal Frontiers of Public Health.                        […]

by October 19, 2014
Turmeric helps regenerate brain stem cells

Turmeric helps regenerate brain stem cells

Turmeric is one the most researched plants in the world.  Its medicinal properties have been the subject of over 6000 peer-reviewed and published biomedical studies. It is armed with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which fight diseases like Alzheimer’s and common cancer. A study published in the journal Stem Cell Research & Therapy […]

by October 17, 2014
Study links sugar to memory problems

Study links sugar to memory problems

Healthy living is about staying up to date on the latest health news. Sugar is well known to be detrimental to health when consumed too often. It is known to cause weight gain, metabolic conditions, and studies show that it can even contribute to cancer. A team of scientists, using […]

by October 16, 2014
5 healthy habits to lower bowel cancer risk

5 healthy habits to lower bowel cancer risk

Healthy living is about staying up to date on the latest health news. Five key healthy behaviors are associated with a lower risk of developing bowel cancer. Researchers from the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbrueck researched the impact of five healthy living behaviors on the risk of developing bowel […]

by October 15, 2014
Elevated cholesterol may increase prostate cancer risk

Elevated cholesterol may increase prostate cancer risk

Elevated cholesterol may increase prostate cancer risk. Higher levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, two types of fat, in the blood of men who underwent surgery for prostate cancer, were associated with increased risk of recurrence of the disease. The study was published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, which is […]

by October 14, 2014
10 worst frozen foods at Trader Joe’s

10 worst frozen foods at Trader Joe’s

We can never say enough about the importance of eating organic foods. Fresh organic foods are packed with antioxidants and unique nutrients that boost the immune system. Trader Joe’s is known as a provider of healthy foods. They carry many products without harmful ingredients like GMO’s or MSG. However, there are […]

by October 13, 2014
A family meal a day may keep obesity away

A family meal a day may keep obesity away

We can never say enough about the importance of eating organic foods. Fresh organic foods are packed with antioxidants and unique nutrients that boost the immune system. Rates of adolescent obesity and likelihood of obesity to carry over into adulthood are increasing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and […]

by October 11, 2014
Could the end of AIDS be near?

Could the end of AIDS be near?

Healthy living is about staying up to date on the latest health news. According to AIDS.gov, “HIV weakens your immune system by destroying important cells that fight disease and infection. A “deficient” immune system can’t protect you.” More than 1.1 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV infection, […]

by October 10, 2014